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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During Xoi9d1fO
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at x~(y "^ph
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, =BW9/fG
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, KDaN-r^{%
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and MBv/
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, ,Z4^'1{D
much of which is said to be based on science. !3?~#e{_
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become KE#$+,?
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well F#^L9
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for + yIL[D
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, /[L)tj7B
tools, echoes, and rainbows. \3:
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Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It fT
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can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide cyHhy_~R
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the t@r#b67WJe
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, ? AT (S
language arts, music, or art! ac3_L$X[
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific Yim#Pq&_
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and ` +Xe'ey
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh uYY=~o[
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions +yiU@K).0
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against }*Dd/'2+1
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this ` )]lUvR
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with QWQ!Ak
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, wyNC|P;j$g
is needed. (293 words) Qz# 3p3N?
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them nc
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will _____. YI/{TL8*KK
A. work in scientific research institutions c'xUJhEL
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters $>|?k$(x
concerning science SC]6F*
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration ,R8n,a z
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. U>bP}[&S
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy \3L$I-]m
subject for them to learn eS*
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar FF8WTuzB+
with the process and spirit of science icU "Vyu
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. cgzy0$8dj\
A. practicing communication skills s87 a %
B. studying geography gYRq qV
C. taking art courses m9%yR"g9
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. b_q! >&c
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others mf+K{y,L
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty O.]_Ry\OXA
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments "sdcP8])d
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the #W_i{bdO
passage the writer seems to ______. [5x+aW%ql
A. prove that science is a successful course in school *o
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B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school |: ~("rA+v
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 22l|!B%o
that children who learn science will be good scientists c`rfKr&z
36-40 B A D D C
